Music In Our Schools Month Concert
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Monday, March 11, 2024
7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands & Choirs 7pm Oak Prairie JHS Gymnasium
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d92 Beginning Band & Jazz Ensemble Concert
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7pm Ludwig School
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Holiday Caroling with the OP Bands
Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble - Holiday Donut Breakfast
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Sonnymoon for Two - Sonny Rollins Autumn Leaves - Kosma/arr. Berry Havana - Camila Cabello, et al./arr. White Frosty the Snowman - arr. Sweeney Dah Duh Daht! - Jayme Barnard Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi/arr. Holmes Chameleon - Herbie Hancock/arr. Sweeney |
Oak Prairie Combined 7th & 8th Grade Bands at Ludwig School
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Nutcracker Overture - Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies - Tchaikovsky March from the Nutcracker Suite - Tchaikovsky Ukrainian Bell Carol - Leontovych |
Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble at the Roxy Event Venue, Lockport
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Fall Band Concert
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023
6:30pm Jazz Ensemble Prelude Concert Lobby 7pm Concert in Gymnasium
5:15pm - 7th & 8th Grade Arrival & Pictures 5:30pm - 7th & 8th Grade Warm-ups 5:45pm - 6th Grade Arrival & Pictures 6pm - 6th Grade Warm-up 6:30pm - Jazz Ensemble Performance
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 d92 Bands!
Dear Students and Parents,
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year - A year that will be full of amazing music opportunities! Much more information will be emailed in the next few weeks.
Band Camp - August 8-10
To prepare for the upcoming year, we will host a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-10). 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and any students interested in Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 18th (9am).
Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and students interested in Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the FREE Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/bBdTTt9bgdmRurVx9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement to your children to help make them the best musicians possible!
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year - A year that will be full of amazing music opportunities! Much more information will be emailed in the next few weeks.
Band Camp - August 8-10
To prepare for the upcoming year, we will host a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-10). 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and any students interested in Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 18th (9am).
Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and students interested in Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the FREE Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/bBdTTt9bgdmRurVx9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement to your children to help make them the best musicians possible!
Spring Band Concert
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
6pm Concert Ludwig 5th Grade Beginning Band (0:03:00) Oak Prairie 8th Grade Concert Band (0:19:23) 7:30pm Concert Oak Prairie 6th Grade Concert Band (1:33:14) Oak Prairie 7th Grade Concert Band (1:53:19) Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble (2:12:50)
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Music in Our Schools Month Concert
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 7pm
7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands & Choirs Students please arrive in concert dress by 6:15pm
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IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
Congratulations to all of the Oak Prairie students that participated in IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 11th. Oak Prairie had 12 Band students participate in the contest. Two students even earned a perfect score from their adjudicator! Congratulations Oak Prairie Bands!
Illinois Music Education Conference 2023
Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble - Bradley University Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 4:15-5:30pm Peoria Civic Center 405/406 |
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Beginning Band Debut Concert with OP Jazz Ensemble
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 7pm
Ludwig Elementary School
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Winter Music Performances
2022 Fall Band Concert
Monday, November 14, 2022
6:30pm Jazz Ensemble Prelude 7pm Concert |
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2022-2023 Curriculum Night
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Oak Prairie Bands
Dear Students and Parents,
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year! As we continue to rebuild, we are growing back stronger than ever before!
2022-2023 Highlights
To prepare for the upcoming year, we are returning to a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-12). 7th & 8th Grade Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and the Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I have meetings on Wednesday, August 10th). The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 19th (9am). Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students interested in Jazz Ensemble are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/sqJsXwZtBnjYdsmR9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year! As we continue to rebuild, we are growing back stronger than ever before!
2022-2023 Highlights
- Fall Band Lock-in with games, instrument masterclasses, pizza party, and mass band rehearsal
- Jazz Ensemble Performance at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference, Peoria, IL
- 7th Grade Concert Band and 8th Grade Concert Band Performances at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association Large Group Festival
To prepare for the upcoming year, we are returning to a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-12). 7th & 8th Grade Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and the Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I have meetings on Wednesday, August 10th). The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 19th (9am). Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students interested in Jazz Ensemble are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/sqJsXwZtBnjYdsmR9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
- Professional Photographer to take Jazz Ensemble photos this Fall
- Graphic Designer for Concert Programs
- Sponsorship Coordinator
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
d92 Spring Band Concert - 10 May 2022 - 6pm
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Thank you students and parents for your hard work throughout the school year! The musical growth that your children have seen in class has been truly remarkable and we couldn't be more proud to be their teachers!
Spring Band Concert -Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm Performances
Here are the timestamps on the video if you are looking for the performances of a specific ensemble:
0:00 - Ludwig Beginning Band
5:21 - Percussion Ensemble
7:21 - Oak Prairie Advanced Concert Band (8th Grade)
27:20 - Oak Prairie Beginning Band (6th-8th Grades)
34:50 - Oak Prairie Intermediate Band (7th Grade)
48:05 - Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble
Spring Band Concert -Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm Performances
Here are the timestamps on the video if you are looking for the performances of a specific ensemble:
0:00 - Ludwig Beginning Band
5:21 - Percussion Ensemble
7:21 - Oak Prairie Advanced Concert Band (8th Grade)
27:20 - Oak Prairie Beginning Band (6th-8th Grades)
34:50 - Oak Prairie Intermediate Band (7th Grade)
48:05 - Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble
Thank you to all the supporters of Project: Kyiv, 2022.
Sunflower seeds will be available for planting before and between the two concerts. Proceeds are going to benefit 'Save the Children', a non-profit organization started in 1918 servicing 61 Humanitarian Crises in 52 countries . Additionally, donations can be made by mail: Oak Prairie Jr. High School Band 15161 S. Gougar Road Lockport, IL 60491 |
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Jazz Band at Moraine Valley Community College - 6 May 2022 - 7:30pm
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Program:
Blues by Five - Miles Davis Jive Samba - Nat Adderley Moten Swing - Benny & Buster Moten, arr. Sweeney Paquito's Revenge - Terry White The Big Band Theory - Vince Gassi Can't Buy Me Love - Lennon & McCartney, arr. Sweeney |
Music In Our Schools Month Concert - 10 March 2022 - 7pm
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Ludwig Beginning Band Concert - 24 January 2022
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Fall Band Concert - 15 November 2021
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Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
Welcome Letter
We are excited to begin the new school year! Attached is a link to the 2021-22 Band Handbook. Due to the ongoing pandemic, dates are subject to change. Please visit the following landing pages for more information for each class. Quinlan & Fabish currently has free shipping to your home.
Class Student/Parent Landing Pages
Advanced Band (Period 1)
Intermediate Band (Period 5)
Beginning Band (Period 7 & 8)
Jazz Band
Music Technology
Beginning Band Classes - please wait to complete the Band Registration until you have selected and obtained an instrument.
Advanced and Intermediate Band Classes- please complete the Band Registration Form once you have received your schedule. This will ensure proper channels of communication.
We will not need instruments on the first day of school. Now is a good time to review some of the music from last year and build up some consistency of playing each day. Start with 10-15 minutes and try to do a good warm-up. If some notes don't speak right away, don't fret, your range and tone will return as you begin to rebuild your embouchure muscles.
We are excited to begin the new school year! Attached is a link to the 2021-22 Band Handbook. Due to the ongoing pandemic, dates are subject to change. Please visit the following landing pages for more information for each class. Quinlan & Fabish currently has free shipping to your home.
Class Student/Parent Landing Pages
Advanced Band (Period 1)
Intermediate Band (Period 5)
Beginning Band (Period 7 & 8)
Jazz Band
Music Technology
Beginning Band Classes - please wait to complete the Band Registration until you have selected and obtained an instrument.
Advanced and Intermediate Band Classes- please complete the Band Registration Form once you have received your schedule. This will ensure proper channels of communication.
We will not need instruments on the first day of school. Now is a good time to review some of the music from last year and build up some consistency of playing each day. Start with 10-15 minutes and try to do a good warm-up. If some notes don't speak right away, don't fret, your range and tone will return as you begin to rebuild your embouchure muscles.
Beginning Band Information for Incoming 6th Grade Students
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Welcome to the Class of 2024!
We are very excited to have you join us at Oak Prairie! Students and Parents please check out this video for information regarding registration for Beginning Band. Please email Mr. Rank with any questions. |
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